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Volkswagen Caravelle

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,370 cc

L31 HDYMOT history

L31 HDY is a red diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 2 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L31 HDY red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
146,933 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 HDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 HDY was last recorded at 146,933 miles on 8 May 2026, 1,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,615 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,318 miles
Average per year
2,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,933 miles
  • 2025 – 145,615 miles
  • 2024 – 141,382 miles
  • 2023 – 138,215 miles
  • 2022 – 136,123 miles
  • 2021 – 132,389 miles
  • 2019 – 129,821 miles
  • 2018 – 127,346 miles
  • 2015 – 125,589 miles
  • 2014 – 124,422 miles
  • 2013 – 123,021 miles
  • 2012 – 121,004 miles
  • 2010 – 116,072 miles
  • 2009 – 107,028 miles
  • 2008 – 97,160 miles
  • 2007 – 93,648 miles
  • 2006 – 90,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,933 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Various holes outside of prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust heat shield has slight rattle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear brake pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Small holes outside of structural areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,933 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,933 miles
    Test number
    645289581440
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,615 miles (+4,233)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,615 miles
    Test number
    368879935046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,382 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    141,382 miles
    Test number
    147086293978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,215 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,215 miles
    Test number
    543613691688
    • AdvisoryVarious holes outside of prescribed area

  5. Fail138,210 miles (+2,087)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,210 miles
    Test number
    946179025472
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVarious holes outside of prescribed area

  6. Pass136,123 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,123 miles
    Test number
    782043611712
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyres worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield has slight rattle
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisorySmall holes outside of structural areas

  7. Fail136,096 miles (+3,707)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,096 miles
    Test number
    628444818593
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyres worn
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield has slight rattle
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn
    • AdvisorySmall holes outside of structural areas

  8. Pass132,389 miles (+2,568)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    851702165395
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake flexible hose retaining device modified
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,821 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    129,821 miles
    Test number
    487556537783
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine is noisy

  10. Fail129,821 miles (+2,475)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,821 miles
    Test number
    162699892376
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine is noisy

  11. Pass127,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,346 miles
    Test number
    125921353742
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail127,346 miles (+18)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,346 miles
    Test number
    650470614892
    • DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail127,328 miles (+1,739)7 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,328 miles
    Test number
    679491480486
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded outside of prescribed area

  14. Pass125,589 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,589 miles
    Test number
    359901505180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,568 miles (+1,146)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,568 miles
    Test number
    417064585017
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteMetal brake pipes have some corrosion

  16. Pass124,422 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    124,422 miles
    Test number
    209418794044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail124,418 miles (+1,397)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,418 miles
    Test number
    868926884014
    • FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryElectrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
    • NoteCentre exhasut has a blow

  18. Pass123,021 miles (+2,017)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,021 miles
    Test number
    687724153104
    • NoteFoot pedal is slightly long
    • NoteNear side sill corroded outside of perscribed area
    • NoteOff side steering rack gator is starting to perrish
    • NoteRear sills corroded near suspension components

  19. Pass121,004 miles (+4,932)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    121,004 miles
    Test number
    705346792014
    • NoteCorrosion to near side floor pan and inner sill outside of perscibed area, near to seat and torsion bar mounting areas
    • NoteRear cross member is starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in off side inner steering rack joint
    • NoteSwelling on coolant hose maybe from old diesel leak on injector 1

  20. Pass116,072 miles (+4)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,072 miles
    Test number
    130433690270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoot will not open from outside.
    • NoteBoth o/s and n/s side tubes of steering rack have slight wear evident.
    • NoteCorrosion on drivers side sill/step outwith prescribed area.
    • NoteFront cross member excessively corroded ,out with prescribed areas.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to become corroded and pitted.

  21. Fail116,068 miles (+9,040)6 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,068 miles
    Test number
    220172790297
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoot will not open from outside.
    • NoteBoth o/s and n/s side tubes of steering rack have slight wear evident.
    • NoteCorrosion on drivers side sill/step outwith prescribed area.
    • NoteFront cross member excessively corroded ,out with prescribed areas.
    • NoteN/S/R brake binding slightly.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to become corroded and pitted.

  22. Pass107,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    630222589221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail107,028 miles (+9,868)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    613801289277
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass97,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    372492588286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,160 miles (+3,512)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,160 miles
    Test number
    181371588280
    • FailureBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHand brake rod return spring broken

  26. Pass93,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,648 miles
    Test number
    374637997496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail93,648 miles (+3,552)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,648 miles
    Test number
    554430497223
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass90,096 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    90,096 miles
    Test number
    393238296436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L31 HDY

Does L31 HDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 HDY is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 HDY?
The MOT on L31 HDY is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 HDY done?
L31 HDY was recorded at 146,933 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,910 miles a year.
Has L31 HDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 HDY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L31 HDY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L31 HDY find?
L31 HDY passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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